CEMEX Faces Lawsuit for Firing Worker Over Religious Skirt Accommodation
Background Religious discrimination in the workplace remains a pressing issue when employers enforce policies without accommodating…
Ground Zero Blues Club Sued for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation by EEOC
Background Ground Zero Biloxi LLC, the operator of a blues club in Biloxi, Mississippi, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal…
Carlstar Group Sued for Disability Discrimination Over Prescription Medication Policy
Background Workplace disability discrimination continues to be a major concern for employees who rely on prescription medications to manage…
Culver’s Franchise in Minnesota Pays $261K to Settle Harassment and Discrimination Lawsuits
Background A Culver’s franchise in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, owned by R & G Endeavors, Inc., faced two separate federal lawsuits filed by…
Bigfoot Energy and Iron Mountain Settle $697,500 Lawsuit Over Race and Sex Harassment Claims
Background Workplace harassment remains a persistent issue in industries with traditionally male-dominated environments such as trucking…
New State Employment Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2025
Several employment-related laws recently enacted across the United States will come into effect on July 1, 2025, impacting key workplace…
Mediation with the IRS: A Faster Path to Resolving Tax Disputes
When you and the IRS can’t see eye to eye on a tax issue, mediation—also known as alternative dispute resolution—can offer a quicker, less…
Bojangles Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment and Retaliation at Greensboro Location
Background: Sexual harassment continues to be a pervasive issue in workplaces across the country, with fast food restaurants among the…
Puerto Rico Insurance Firms Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $100K Over Failure to Accommodate Employee with Fibromyalgia
Background Disability discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent issue despite federal protections under the Americans with…